China Automotive Systems Inc
NASDAQ: CAAS · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS
Updated 2026-06-05
China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) Financial statements
SEC filings — annual and quarterly data.
Balance sheet — annual
| Item | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $152.11M | $182.98M | $231.05M | $313.03M | $405.22M | $466.45M | $485.82M | $565.61M | $629.16M | $607.70M | $631.70M | $717.37M | $690.50M | $659.96M | $707.56M | $716.76M | $714.35M | $766.44M | $850.58M | $1.00B |
| Cash & equivalents | $27.42M | $19.49M | $37.11M | $43.48M | $70.41M | $94.78M | $87.65M | $53.98M | $68.50M | $69.68M | $31.09M | $64.56M | $86.35M | $76.71M | $97.25M | $131.69M | $121.22M | $114.66M | $56.96M | $142.00M |
| Current assets | $104.44M | $127.27M | $168.29M | $242.30M | $310.56M | $365.38M | $389.56M | $470.41M | $522.63M | $476.06M | $485.90M | $532.60M | $495.43M | $441.17M | $475.66M | $501.38M | $520.72M | $564.08M | $602.64M | $738.18M |
| Total liabilities | $75.62M | $92.58M | $126.49M | $180.19M | $256.98M | $250.29M | $253.43M | $293.84M | $330.99M | $300.40M | $325.81M | $411.24M | $385.67M | $350.59M | $387.64M | $379.32M | $386.94M | $398.02M | $460.79M | $551.00M |
| Current liabilities | $75.30M | $92.25M | $126.26M | $179.95M | $256.37M | $217.56M | $250.82M | $291.07M | $324.51M | $298.21M | $324.86M | $373.46M | $341.30M | $303.77M | $354.48M | $351.82M | $364.19M | $383.74M | $456.48M | $541.44M |
| Long-term debt | — | — | — | — | — | $23.57M | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $608000.00 | $306000.00 | $291000.00 | $4.95M | $1.13M | — | $528000.00 | $1.22M | $145000.00 | $5.69M |
| Shareholder equity | $53.38M | $67.23M | $81.33M | $105.67M | $112.27M | $173.13M | $193.55M | $226.70M | $289.26M | $299.04M | $300.48M | $299.45M | $285.88M | $289.21M | $319.92M | $321.03M | $311.65M | $344.46M | $349.57M | $401.34M |
| Retained earnings | $22.26M | $31.12M | $43.55M | $66.97M | $67.75M | $108.54M | $119.33M | $146.02M | $179.44M | $206.62M | $228.96M | $209.46M | $211.44M | $221.24M | $215.49M | $226.36M | $247.17M | $284.83M | $290.27M | $331.46M |
| Accounts receivable | $57.23M | $82.02M | $96.42M | $154.86M | $195.86M | $212.46M | $223.59M | $284.83M | $305.11M | $276.31M | $306.71M | $294.07M | $256.34M | $233.00M | $234.14M | $210.34M | $224.32M | $269.41M | $345.70M | $363.90M |
| Inventory | $15.46M | $20.19M | $26.57M | $27.42M | $36.87M | $51.61M | $43.54M | $51.39M | $64.42M | $65.57M | $68.05M | $79.22M | $88.02M | $82.93M | $88.33M | $116.49M | $112.24M | $112.39M | $112.56M | $124.42M |
| Goodwill | — | — | — | — | — | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $645000.00 | $608000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is China Automotive Systems Inc's revenue?
China Automotive Systems Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $765.74M. Revenue is the top line the whole model builds on, and at this scale the question shifts from how fast it grows to whether margins hold as it compounds.
How profitable is CAAS?
In its most recent fiscal year, CAAS ran a gross margin of 19.00%, an operating margin of 7.77%, and a net margin of 5.59%. Margins this high mean most of each extra dollar of revenue drops through to profit, which is the signature of real pricing power.
How much free cash flow does CAAS generate?
CAAS produced $71.30M in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Free cash flow is what is left after running and reinvesting in the business, and it is the cash that actually funds buybacks, dividends, and a stronger balance sheet.
Is CAAS's balance sheet healthy?
CAAS holds $142.00M in cash and equivalents against $5.69M in long-term debt, on $401.34M of shareholder equity. Cash on hand exceeds long-term debt, so the balance sheet adds little financial risk to the thesis.